None of this was on purpose; I stumbled into doing this when I retired. I started out by myself, then found a few real musicians who would play with me. Whether I'm playing solo or with a version of "Git In The Truck," what you'll hear will be a mostly upbeat mix of blues, country and rock; nothing that hurts. Somewhere between BB King and Ernest T. Bass.

I can bring as many people & instruments as you want; Whatever you have in mind. We can load up some fun for a last minute surprise or we can book well in advance. We're mighty flexible if we think there's gonna be fun.... For us AND everyone who joins us!
A HOBBY THAT GOT A LITTLE OUT OF HAND
We got finished playing a three hour gig, so we picked up a sandwich on the way to a brewery to have a pint with our supper.

They had a last minute surprise, so a few bites and 20 minutes later, we ended up playing for a couple hours unplugged.
THREE QUICK BITES & THE LAST GIG OF 2024
I don't ever play this song, but it was requested by one of the most entertaining characters we met in 2024, so we went ahead.

You had to be there to enjoy it fully, but turn the sound up and you can pick up the most important thing to (not) do when you whip out that phone to shoot videos of live music...
THE BEST (AND WORST) VIDEO OF 2024
I volunteered to play a couple of hours at the Giving Machines charity event in Bentonville, but I didn't volunteer to freeze my butt off. Haven't played in the bubble in a couple of years; It was just as warm as I remember it was...
BACK IN THE BUBBLE AGAIN
Thanks to all the people who whipped out their phones and shot the video clips on this web site while we were playing. I guess we could have paid professionals a ton of money to make slick and misleading videos, but we don't have dreams of making the big time; We just want to have a big time with everyone. This is pretty much what you get when we roll in...

Book the perfect fit for music and fun at your event! From any number from one to five people and a wide variety of music; A little country, a little blues, a little rock.


Original music, cover tunes, or a mix - whatever you want


Sound systems for any setting, whether it's inside, outside, large, or small


If it sounds fun, there's a good chance we'll probably do it!


IF YOU CAN SEE A DATE, I'M AVAILABLE;  "X' MEANS NOT AVAILABLE
BOOKING CALENDAR

Call or text Dale at 479-365-9522 or email dalestokes@live.com
Some of the time
it's just
me with
a guitar
UPCOMING SHOWS
STUFF HAPPENS SO CHECK WITH VENUE BEFORE HEADING OUT
I also play with whoever
agrees to

GIT IN
THE
TRUCK

So far I/we have played at:


-restaurants  -  bars  -  hotel balconies  -  coffee shops  -  eclipse festivals  -  fundraisers  -  cookouts  -  farmer's markets  -  weddings  -  rehearsal dinners  -  elopement party  -  grand openings  -  business anniversaries  -  deer camps  -  bike races  -  corn maze/pumpkin patch  -  cub scout campout  -  halloween parties  -  Christmas parties  -  birthday parties  -  nursing homes  -  assisted living communities  -  celebration of life reception  -  Bentonville Testicle Festival  -  elementary school program


If we can fit in at all of these things, surely we can figure out a combination that will blend in with whatever you have in mind...


We can schedule as last-minute or far ahead as you need and we're very flexible.


If you're in a bind and need something quick, I'll either be available or at the very least be able to help you find someone else who's the right fit...

Dale's coming to Goat Lab Brewery every week, but it'll be something different each time; What happens will depend on who he's able to convince to

GIT IN THE TRUCK

this week.....